2015 Commencement: Board of Trustees Instructions

Ivy Cutting

If you would like to join the Ivy Cutting processional with the faculty and administration, you are welcome to do so. Please meet between Moyer Hall and Peterson Hall at 9:15 a.m. to line up for the processional.

If you prefer to attend, but not process, we are happy to reserve seating for you. Remember that this is an outdoor ceremony, so please be prepared for the weather. (Note: Faculty will be in regalia, so we are able to arrange getting your regalia to you that morning, if you choose to process).

Graduate Commencement Ceremony

If you would like to join the Graduate Commencement processional with the faculty and administration, you are welcome to do so. Please meet between Moyer Hall and Peterson Hall at 1:45 p.m. to line up for the processional.

This is also an outdoor ceremony, so please be prepared for the weather. (Note: Faculty will be in regalia, so we are able to arrange getting your regalia to you that afternoon, if you choose to process).

Undergraduate Commencement Ceremony

Vehicle entrance is through Gate 4, accessible via Thomas Street on the south side of Key Arena. Please show your “platform party” ticket to the parking attendant (this will arrive via mail). Parking is on the upper level.

Upon entering the building, SPU staff will be available to direct you to the waiting area in the Champions Club before lining up for the processional. A light lunch will be served.

Regalia. Please contact Addie Davis in the President’s Office at 206-281-2111 or adavis@spu.edubefore Friday, April 10, to arrange for academic regalia for either Commencement ceremonies (and Ivy Cutting, if so desired).